Community Calendar

Theatre NOVA presents:
Kayak
by Jordan Hall

January 30 - February 22, 2026​

How high’s the water, Mama?

Alone on a vast stretch of water, Annie Iversen recounts the chain of events which stranded her in her son’s old kayak. A doting suburban mother, Annie is blindsided when her son, Peter, falls in love with Julie, a passionate environmental activist. Desperate to protect her son from what she sees as a reckless path, Annie fights to hold on—until the danger she feared finds her instead. Directed by Briana O'Neal.

Shows Fridays at 8:00 pm, Saturdays at 3:00 pm and 8:00 pm, Sundays at 2:00 pm

On Sunday 2/1 PORK will celebrate its 25th Anniversary with special events. 10-piece big band led by Chris Smith, specializing in hot jazz of the 1920s and 30s. Jelly Roll Morton, King Oliver, Duke Ellington and other jazz legends are prominent in their repertoire. Great for listening or dancing.

Theatre NOVA presents:
Kayak
by Jordan Hall

January 30 - February 22, 2026​

How high’s the water, Mama?

Alone on a vast stretch of water, Annie Iversen recounts the chain of events which stranded her in her son’s old kayak. A doting suburban mother, Annie is blindsided when her son, Peter, falls in love with Julie, a passionate environmental activist. Desperate to protect her son from what she sees as a reckless path, Annie fights to hold on—until the danger she feared finds her instead. Directed by Briana O'Neal.

Shows Fridays at 8:00 pm, Saturdays at 3:00 pm and 8:00 pm, Sundays at 2:00 pm

Theatre NOVA presents:
Kayak
by Jordan Hall

January 30 - February 22, 2026​

How high’s the water, Mama?

Alone on a vast stretch of water, Annie Iversen recounts the chain of events which stranded her in her son’s old kayak. A doting suburban mother, Annie is blindsided when her son, Peter, falls in love with Julie, a passionate environmental activist. Desperate to protect her son from what she sees as a reckless path, Annie fights to hold on—until the danger she feared finds her instead. Directed by Briana O'Neal.

Shows Fridays at 8:00 pm, Saturdays at 3:00 pm and 8:00 pm, Sundays at 2:00 pm

Theatre NOVA presents:
Kayak
by Jordan Hall

January 30 - February 22, 2026​

How high’s the water, Mama?

Alone on a vast stretch of water, Annie Iversen recounts the chain of events which stranded her in her son’s old kayak. A doting suburban mother, Annie is blindsided when her son, Peter, falls in love with Julie, a passionate environmental activist. Desperate to protect her son from what she sees as a reckless path, Annie fights to hold on—until the danger she feared finds her instead. Directed by Briana O'Neal.

Shows Fridays at 8:00 pm, Saturdays at 3:00 pm and 8:00 pm, Sundays at 2:00 pm

Wednesday, February 4
7:00 PM
Keene Theater, East Quad
701 E. University Ave.
Free and open to the public

Featuring a dynamic lineup of comedians who bring their diverse Latin American backgrounds—and quick wit—to the stage. Enjoy performances by several Michigan-based or born talent including Hilary Jimenez, Esteban Touma, Camila Ballario, Johanna Medranda, and Julianna Loera-Wiggins. Their collective credits span Comedy Central, NPR, Sirius XM, The Moth, The Latina Comedy Festival, The Motor City Comedy Festival, podcast hosting, and many others.

Presented by the Center for World Performance Studies in collaboration with the Latina/o Studies Program.

If you are a person who requires an accommodation to participate in this event, please contact the Center for World Performance Studies at cwps.information@umich.edu at least one week in advance of this event. Please be aware that advance notice is necessary as some accommodations may require more time for the University to arrange.

Theatre NOVA presents:
Kayak
by Jordan Hall

January 30 - February 22, 2026​

How high’s the water, Mama?

Alone on a vast stretch of water, Annie Iversen recounts the chain of events which stranded her in her son’s old kayak. A doting suburban mother, Annie is blindsided when her son, Peter, falls in love with Julie, a passionate environmental activist. Desperate to protect her son from what she sees as a reckless path, Annie fights to hold on—until the danger she feared finds her instead. Directed by Briana O'Neal.

Shows Fridays at 8:00 pm, Saturdays at 3:00 pm and 8:00 pm, Sundays at 2:00 pm

Experience an evening of striking emotional clarity as the Telegraph Quartet brings From the Heart to life, three works that open intimate windows into the composers’ inner worlds. Now in their 11th season and praised for their “brilliance and subtlety,” the Naumburg Award–winning ensemble guides listeners through Haydn’s elegant yet surprising Op. 54 No. 2, Bacewicz’s fiery and fearless Piano Quintet No. 1, and Rochberg’s deeply human Quartet No. 3. With their signature blend of precision and warmth, the Telegraph Quartet reveals the sincerity and vulnerability at the core of each piece. This program invites audiences to experience music not just as sound, but as powerful, personal expression, crafted and shared "From The Heart."

Experience an evening of striking emotional clarity as the Telegraph Quartet brings From the Heart to life, three works that open intimate windows into the composers’ inner worlds. Now in their 11th season and praised for their “brilliance and subtlety,” the Naumburg Award–winning ensemble guides listeners through Haydn’s elegant yet surprising Op. 54 No. 2, Bacewicz’s fiery and fearless Piano Quintet No. 1, and Rochberg’s deeply human Quartet No. 3. With their signature blend of precision and warmth, the Telegraph Quartet reveals the sincerity and vulnerability at the core of each piece. This program invites audiences to experience music not just as sound, but as powerful, personal expression, crafted and shared From The Heart.

Theatre NOVA presents:
Kayak
by Jordan Hall

January 30 - February 22, 2026​

How high’s the water, Mama?

Alone on a vast stretch of water, Annie Iversen recounts the chain of events which stranded her in her son’s old kayak. A doting suburban mother, Annie is blindsided when her son, Peter, falls in love with Julie, a passionate environmental activist. Desperate to protect her son from what she sees as a reckless path, Annie fights to hold on—until the danger she feared finds her instead. Directed by Briana O'Neal.

Shows Fridays at 8:00 pm, Saturdays at 3:00 pm and 8:00 pm, Sundays at 2:00 pm